Prime Comment #35

Beyond the Headline: Structural Vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s FY 2026 Growth Story

Pakistan’s economy recorded a growth of 3.70% in FY 2026, despite significant challenges from the US-Iran war, supply chain disruptions, and damage to regional energy infrastructure. At the start of FY 2026, the government had budgeted GDP growth at 4.2 % while the IMF projected 3.2 % for FY 2026 and 4.1 % for FY 2027. Following the outbreak of...